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Hey, we can't all date birthday boy Liam Hemsworth... lucky Miley Cyrus though!

When It Comes To Dating, Are We Shallower Than We Admit?

New research shows we all just want to date hot people. Shocking or obvious?

Come on, just admit to it: You want to date that guy who all the girls gawk at when he walks into a room; the guy who's so painfully gorgeous that every time you look at him, you think to yourself: "I totally scored on this one." You do, you do — even if you don't realize it.

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Are we all secret "Mean Girls?"

Are You B**chy To Attractive Women?

A new study explores how women react when other women wear skimpy clothes.

So this professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa, Tracy Vaillancourt, recently conducted a study about how women react to other women's clothes and appearance.

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This guy really likes himself.

Study Says Men Are More Vain Than Women

Men spend more time primping than women. This may be true in England, where the study was done...

It's redemption time, ladies! A new study has found that men take longer than women to get ready. I'm thrilled with the news and I'll probably throw it in some future boyfriend's face, but I'm not sure I believe it.

Mommy PSA: No More Sweatpants and Snot Stains!

Mommy PSA: No More Sweatpants and Snot Stains!

Just because you're an exhausted mom doesn't mean your appearance should reflect that.

This trap is so easy to fall into for moms who don’t work outside the home. Maintaining our appearance is something that we can bump down a long to-do list, until it’s so far buried we forget it was ever a priority.

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It's 11/11/11!

11 Things A Good Boyfriend Would Never Ask You To Do

Just in time for 11/11/11.

We've all been in relationships where, at times, we've felt more like a mom or a secretary than a significant other. While we understand that healthy relationships require compromises, we've compiled a list of favors that good boyfriends know better than to consistently request. If you're constantly taking on any of the items on this list (especially with any hint of resentment), it's time to get your guy to lend a hand.

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Why don't we love our locks more?

Love & Beauty Links: Only 7% Of Women Love Their Hair?

Plus, 10 beauty "flaws" to love.

It's self-esteem month here at YourTango. Isn't it time to love yourself a little more, knotty hair and all? According to a new Dove survey, only 7% of women love their hair, and 20% have skipped a social function because of a bad hair day. Wha?!

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Miss Representation: How The Media Messed Up Women's Self-Images

A new documentary airing tonight, Oct. 20, explores how the media inspires negative body images.

In Miss Representation, a new documentary airing tonight on OWN, Jennifer Seibel Newsom probes the distorted way the media portrays women—and how it affects girls. The director tells Jessica Bennett such depictions damage self-image.

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Men's Top Beauty Pet Peeves Revealed -- But Do We Care?

It's National Pet Peeve Week: Men and women reveal what drives them crazy about the opposite sex.

The second week of October is National Pet Peeve Week, and the folks at dating site Zoosk have surveyed their subscribers to see how little annoyances affect their dating life.

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Love & Beauty: One-Third Of Obese Women Were Sexually Abused

Plus, why you shouldn't trust men who love big boobs, and why hairy armpits are sexy.

Obese women are more likely to be sexually abused. Promiscuous men like big-breasted women. Why hairy armpits can be sexy. Natural hair. Secret eating. More health benefits of chocolate. Giving back for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Men Think Blondes Are 'Needier' Than Brunettes

Men Think Blondes Are 'Needier' Than Brunettes

Study shows that men still buy into hair-color stereotypes. Seriously, it's 2011!

There are some truths to the age-old adage, "blondes have more fun." Studies have shown that the lighter-haired women of the world are often rated as more attracted, younger and healthier looking than brunettes. Blondes also tend to earn more money and marry richer.